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Polk County Demographic Report

Polk County Florida accounts for 1798 square miles of land in central Florida and sits along the I-

4 corridor in between Osceola and Hillsborough Counties. As a statistical area it is coexistent with

the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). It has a population density (357.6

persons per square mile) which is comparable to Florida (353.4 ppsm), but it more sparsely

populated than the surrounding MSAs (679.48 and 1161.5 ppsm for the Orlando and Tampa

MSAs, respectively).

Figure 1: 2016 Population Estimates by Age

2016 Population by Age Polk County Florida US

Total 642,909 20,108,440 323,580,626 0 - 4 6.1% 5.4% 6.2%

5 - 9 6.1% 5.5% 6.3%

10 - 14 6.2% 5.7% 6.5%

15 - 24 12.3% 12.4% 13.6%

25 - 34 12.4% 12.8% 13.6%

35 - 44 11.6% 11.9% 12.6%

45 - 54 12.2% 13.3% 13.3%

55 - 64 13.0% 13.4% 12.8%

65 - 74 11.6% 10.9% 8.8%

75 - 84 6.2% 6.0% 4.3%

85 + 2.3% 2.6% 1.9%

18 + 78.0% 80.1% 77.3% Source: ESRI Business Analytics

As of 2016, Polk County had an estimated population of 642,909 with a demographic make-up

spread fairly evenly across ages of 15 – 74 years, which is consistent with Florida as a whole, but

slightly older relative to the U.S. as a whole. The population is continuing to shift older, the

proportion of the population is increasing in those 55 and older and shrinking in those under 14

in comparison to 2015. This follows a large trend in the nation as the population is projected to

shift older over the next several years. These statistics suggest that while Polk County is attractive

to retirees and maintains a fair share of families (as evidenced by the high representation of the

population under 14 years old), it showed signs of turning the corner in the past year among 25 –

44 year olds as the proportion remained steady.

From 2010 to 2016, Polk County grew at a rate (6.8%) that was faster than the nation (4.8%) and

consistent with Florida (7.0%).

In terms of racial distribution, Polk County is similarly diverse to both the Florida and the Nation

as a whole. The make-up, however, is slightly different, falling in between the nation and Florida

in Hispanic and Black population and underrepresented among Asians. From 2015, Polk County,

as well as the nation, continue to become more racially diverse, with a growing Hispanic

population.

Figure 2: 2016 Population Estimates by Race/Ethnicity

2016 Population by Race/Ethnicity Polk County Florida US

Total 642,909 20,108,440 323,580,626 White Alone 72.9% 73.4% 70.5%

Black Alone 15.4% 16.4% 12.8%

American Indian Alone 0.5% 0.4% 1.0%

Asian Alone 1.8% 2.8% 5.5%

Pacific Islander Alone 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%

Some Other Race Alone 6.5% 4.1% 6.8%

Two or More Races 2.9% 2.9% 3.3%

Hispanic Origin 21.1% 25.1% 17.9%

Diversity Index 62.9 64.7 63.5 Source: ESRI Business Analytics

When comparing educational attainment, Polk County exceeds the nation in non-high school

graduates and lags in college (associate, bachelor’s and graduate/professional) graduates, as seen

in Figure 3. Polk County lags behind Florida by 9.5 percentage points and the U.S. by 10.5

percentage points in college graduates. While part of this is explainable by the overall

demographic differences (the slight differences in age group representation combined with lower

degree rates among the 65 and over group), most of the difference persists.

Figure 3: 2016 Population Estimates by Education 2016 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment

Polk County Florida US

Total 445,383 14,273,655 218,022,951 Less than 9th Grade 6.1% 5.1% 5.5%

9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma 9.5% 7.3% 7.3%

High School Graduate 30.3% 25.2% 23.6%

GED/Alternative Credential 5.8% 4.2% 4.0%

Some College, No Degree 20.2% 20.6% 20.9%

Associate Degree 8.7% 9.9% 8.2%

Bachelor's Degree 13.3% 17.7% 18.8%

Graduate/Professional Degree 6.1% 10.0% 11.6% Source: ESRI Business Analytics

While Polk County exceeds the state and nation in homeownership, it lags behind in the usage of

multi-unit housing, as seen in Figure 4. The lack of multi-unit availability may be explainable by

several factors including, a significant advantage in single-family home affordability, undeveloped

land and demographic make-up (lower portions of 25 – 34 year olds), that said, the lack of multi-

family housing may explain the demographic make-up as well. The first half of 2016 saw significant

increase in multifamily housing permits pulled, suggesting that the market is beginning to close

the gap.

Source: 2010 - 2014 ACS

In addition to having a higher ownership rate, Polk County also has a higher rate of homes without

a mortgage relative to the nation and the state, as seen in Figure 5. This is a function of both the

lower property values and the larger proportion of older residents as compared to the state and

nation.

Polk County is comparable to Florida with respect to overall vacancy, with slightly higher

homeowner vacancy, but slightly lower rental vacancy. Polk County and Florida tend to have

higher vacancy rates because of the prevalence of second/vacation homes as compared to the

nation.

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Figure 4: Home Ownership and Multi-Unit Housing

Polk County

Florida

United States

Figure 5: 2010 - 2014 Housing Characteristics 2010 - 2014 Housing Characteristics


HOUSING OCCUPANCY

Total housing units 281,617 9,051,851 132,741,033 Occupied housing units 78.3% 79.7% 87.5% Vacant housing units 21.7% 20.3% 12.5%

Homeowner vacancy rate 3.5% 3.0% 2.1% Rental vacancy rate 9.4% 9.7% 6.9%

HOUSING TENURE

Occupied housing units 220,556 7,217,508 116,211,092 Owner-occupied 69.6% 66.1% 64.4% Renter-occupied 30.4% 33.9% 35.6%

MORTGAGE STATUS

Owner-occupied units 153,444 4,772,944 74,787,460 Housing units with a mortgage 55.3% 61.1% 65.6% Housing units without a mortgage 44.7% 38.9% 34.4%

Source: ESRI Business Analytics

As seen in Figure 6, Polk County had a lower average home value than the state and nation. The

average home value increased by 4.6% from 2015, lagging behind Florida (9.3%) but leading the

nation (0.7%). The lower values creates an incentive for households to buy rather than rent, as

well as make single family homes more affordable, reducing the demand for purchases within

multi-unit structures. With nearly 60% of the home values below $150,000 (as compared to 40%

and 37% for Florida and the nation, respectively), Polk County offers a large portion of affordable

housing options.

Figure 6: Owner Occupied Housing Units by Value 2016 Owner Occupied Housing Units by Value


Total 158,595 4,935,718 76,415,645

<$50,000 18.10% 10.00% 9.10%

$50,000 - $99,999 23.00% 15.30% 13.60%

$100,000 - $149,999 18.70% 14.40% 14.00%

$150,000 - $199,999 14.40% 14.00% 13.60%

$200,000 - $249,999 8.50% 10.70% 10.60%

$250,000 - $299,999 4.90% 7.20% 7.90%

$300,000 - $399,999 6.10% 11.90% 11.00%

$400,000 - $499,999 2.60% 5.70% 6.60%

$500,000 - $749,999 2.20% 5.70% 7.50%

$750,000 - $999,999 0.70% 2.40% 3.30%

$1,000,000 + 0.70% 2.80% 2.80%

Average Home Value $165,050 $259,270 $278,061 Source: ESRI Business Analytics

When comparing income across geographies, Polk County averaged 80.5% of the national average

median income, while Florida averaged 88.3% from 2010 - 2014. This has led to substantially

higher poverty rates within the county than in the comparable geographies, as seen in Figure 7.

We have also seen poverty levels increasing across the geographies, with increases of 5.7%, 7.1%

and 4.7% for the county, state and nation, respectively since the 2008 – 2012 ACS survey. Given

the time span of the survey, we should expect to see these drop back down once the post-

recession years (2010 – 2012) have phased out by the 2013 – 2017 survey period.

Source: 2010 - 2014 U.S. Census Data

Figure 8: 2016 Households by Income

2016 Households by Income Polk County Florida US

Household Income Base 240,057 7,858,370 121,784,504

<$15,000 13.90% 13.40% 12.50%

$15,000 - $24,999 12.70% 11.60% 10.10%

$25,000 - $34,999 12.50% 11.50% 10.10%

$35,000 - $49,999 16.10% 14.70% 13.30%

$50,000 - $74,999 19.80% 18.50% 17.70%

$75,000 - $99,999 11.30% 11.00% 12.30%

$100,000 - $149,999 9.00% 11.30% 13.40%

$150,000 - $199,999 2.40% 4.00% 5.30%

$200,000+ 2.20% 4.10% 5.40%

Average Household Income $59,091 $69,330 $77,008 Source: ESRI Business Analytics

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Figure 7: Median Income and Poverty Level

Median household income,2010 - 2014

Persons below poverty level,percent, 2010 - 2014

Polk County has a disproportionately high number of low and middle income households while

having a lower proportion of households with incomes greater than $100,000 in comparison to

Florida and the nation. The distribution is changing, however, as there are 0.9% more households

with incomes above $150,000 as compared to 2015, besting the gains in Florida and the nation,

with each gaining 0.5%. The lower tail has shifted as well, with 1.4% fewer households with

incomes below $50,000, in comparison with 0.9% for the state and nation.

In Figure 9, we can see a mapping of the median incomes by census tract, with the darker colors

representing higher levels of income. From this picture, we can see that parts of western and

central Polk County are similar to Hillsborough, Osceola and Orange Counties, while the southern

and eastern parts are similar to Hardee and Highlands County.

Figure 9: Census Map of Median Income

Source: ESRI Business Analytics

Despite the income disparities, Polk County retains a cost of living advantage as seen in Figure 10,

below. Comparing the ratio of housing prices to income, we can see the large advantage held by

Polk County, as the housing prices are low relative to income. An old rule of thumb was that you

should not borrow more than 3X your income for your mortgage in order to not overextend. While

individual circumstances and changing market conditions, namely interest rates, would impact

what is truly appropriate, an average household purchasing an average house in Polk County

would fall comfortably below that threshold.

Figure 10: Ratio of Housing Prices to Income

Lakeland-Winter Haven MSA (Polk County) 2.79

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford MSA 3.65

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA 3.31

Florida 3.74

United States 3.61

Source: 2009 - 2013 U.S. Census Data

Polk County outpaces Florida in both manufacturing and merchant wholesaler sales per person,

while lagging behind in retail and accommodation and food sales. The heavier emphasis on

production outweighs the deficiency in the other categories and gives Polk County a larger focus

on manufacturing and production over tourism as of 2012. This is continuing to change,

however, with the addition of multiple hotels and the growth of LEGOLAND since the survey was

conducted.

Source: 2012 Census Business Survey

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Figure 11: Industry Sales per capita, 2012 ($1000s)

Polk County Florida United States

Source: 2012 Census Business Survey

Polk County business ownership has a higher proportion of veteran-owned firms than both the

state and national average, while having higher proportions of minority and women owned

businesses than the national average. The disproportionate minority ownership within Florida is

largely attributable to the racial makeup of the state.

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Figure 12: Business Ownership

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Florida

United States

Population Summary Polk County Florida US

2010 Total Population 602,095 18,801,310 308,745,538



2016-2021 Annual Rate 1.18% 1.29% 0.84%

Household Summary Polk County Florida US

2010 Households 227,485 7,420,802 116,716,292

2010 Average Household Size 2.59 2.48 2.58

2016 Households 240,058 7,858,449 121,786,233


2021 Households 253,229 8,344,165 126,694,268


2016-2021 Annual Rate 1.07 1.21 0.79

Housing Unit Summary Polk County Florida US

2010 Housing Units 281,214 8,989,580 131,704,730

Owner Occupied Housing Units 57.1% 55.6% 57.7%

Renter Occupied Housing Units 23.8% 26.9% 30.9%

Vacant Housing Units 19.1% 17.5% 11.4%

2016 Housing Units 298,229 9,560,265 137,928,754




2021 Housing Units 314,418 10,135,490 143,620,503




Median Household Income Polk County Florida US

2016 $43,856 $48,377 $54,149

2021 $50,335 $54,799 $59,476

Median Home Value Polk County Florida US

2016 $123,623 $186,989 $198,891

2021 $157,398 $221,724 $231,895

Per Capita Income Polk County Florida US

2016 $22,615 $27,618 $29,472

2021 $24,506 $30,218 $32,025

Median Age Polk County Florida US

2010 39.8 40.8 37.1

2016 41.0 41.9 38.0

2021 41.8 42.5 38.7



<$15,000 13.9% 13.4% 12.5%

$15,000 - $24,999 12.7% 11.6% 10.1%

$25,000 - $34,999 12.5% 11.5% 10.1%

$35,000 - $49,999 16.1% 14.7% 13.3%

$50,000 - $74,999 19.8% 18.5% 17.7%

$75,000 - $99,999 11.3% 11.0% 12.3%

$100,000 - $149,999 9.0% 11.3% 13.4%

$150,000 - $199,999 2.4% 4.0% 5.3%

$200,000+ 2.2% 4.1% 5.4%

Average Household Income $59,091 $69,330 $77,008



<$15,000 14.1% 13.2% 12.6%

$15,000 - $24,999 14.7% 13.0% 9.8%

$25,000 - $34,999 9.0% 7.9% 9.7%

$35,000 - $49,999 11.8% 10.5% 10.3%

$50,000 - $74,999 21.1% 19.9% 16.3%

$75,000 - $99,999 13.3% 12.7% 13.5%

$100,000 - $149,999 10.6% 13.4% 15.7%

$150,000 - $199,999 3.0% 4.9% 6.4%

$200,000+ 2.4% 4.5% 5.9%

Average Household Income $64,587 $76,369 $84,021

2016 Owner Occupied Housing Units by Value Polk County Florida US

Total 158,595 4,935,718 76,415,645

<$50,000 18.1% 10.0% 9.1%

$50,000 - $99,999 23.0% 15.3% 13.6%

$100,000 - $149,999 18.7% 14.4% 14.0%

$150,000 - $199,999 14.4% 14.0% 13.6%

$200,000 - $249,999 8.5% 10.7% 10.6%

$250,000 - $299,999 4.9% 7.2% 7.9%

$300,000 - $399,999 6.1% 11.9% 11.0%

$400,000 - $499,999 2.6% 5.7% 6.6%

$500,000 - $749,999 2.2% 5.7% 7.5%

$750,000 - $999,999 0.7% 2.4% 3.3%

$1,000,000 + 0.7% 2.8% 2.8%

Average Home Value $165,050 $259,270 $278,061

2021 Owner Occupied Housing Units by Value Polk County Florida US

Total 166,397 5,209,722 79,264,146

<$50,000 12.9% 6.6% 6.8%

$50,000 - $99,999 17.7% 10.7% 10.3%

$100,000 - $149,999 17.2% 12.5% 11.4%

$150,000 - $199,999 15.2% 14.1% 13.6%

$200,000 - $249,999 12.5% 14.1% 12.5%

$250,000 - $299,999 8.5% 10.9% 9.3%

$300,000 - $399,999 7.7% 12.5% 12.5%

$400,000 - $499,999 3.5% 6.3% 8.4%

$500,000 - $749,999 2.9% 6.4% 8.4%

$750,000 - $999,999 1.0% 2.9% 3.9%

$1,000,000 + 0.9% 2.9% 2.9%

Average Home Value $197,178 $285,958 $306,285


Total 602,095 18,801,310 308,745,538

0 - 4 6.5% 5.7% 6.5%

5 - 9 6.5% 5.7% 6.6%

10 - 14 6.5% 6.0% 6.7%

15 - 24 12.8% 13.1% 14.1%

25 - 34 11.8% 12.2% 13.3%

35 - 44 12.2% 12.9% 13.3%

45 - 54 13.3% 14.6% 14.6%

55 - 64 12.3% 12.4% 11.8%

65 - 74 10.1% 9.2% 7.0%

75 - 84 5.9% 5.8% 4.2%

85 + 2.0% 2.3% 1.8%

18 + 76.5% 78.7% 76.0%


Total 642,909 20,108,440 323,580,626

0 - 4 6.1% 5.4% 6.2%

5 - 9 6.1% 5.5% 6.3%

10 - 14 6.2% 5.7% 6.5%

15 - 24 12.3% 12.4% 13.6%

25 - 34 12.4% 12.8% 13.6%

35 - 44 11.6% 11.9% 12.6%

45 - 54 12.2% 13.3% 13.3%

55 - 64 13.0% 13.4% 12.8%

65 - 74 11.6% 10.9% 8.8%

75 - 84 6.2% 6.0% 4.3%

85 + 2.3% 2.6% 1.9%

18 + 78.0% 80.1% 77.3%


Total 681,848 21,436,087 337,326,118

0 - 4 6.0% 5.3% 6.1%

5 - 9 6.0% 5.3% 6.1%

10 - 14 6.2% 5.6% 6.3%

15 - 24 11.5% 11.5% 12.8%

25 - 34 12.3% 13.1% 13.8%

35 - 44 11.7% 12.0% 12.9%

45 - 54 11.4% 12.0% 12.2%

55 - 64 12.8% 13.4% 12.8%

65 - 74 12.5% 12.1% 10.1%

75 - 84 7.2% 6.9% 5.0%

85 + 2.4% 2.7% 2.0%

18 + 78.3% 80.4% 77.8%

2010 Population by Sex Polk County Florida US

Males 295,313 9,189,355 151,781,326

Females 306,782 9,611,955 156,964,212


Males 315,523 9,844,284 159,395,818

Females 327,386 10,264,156 164,184,808


Males 334,865 10,499,230 166,475,861

Females 346,983 10,936,857 170,850,257


Total 602,095 18,801,310 308,745,538

White Alone 75.2% 75.0% 72.4%

Black Alone 14.8% 16.0% 12.6%


Asian Alone 1.6% 2.4% 4.8%





Diversity Index 58.3 61.6 60.6


Total 642,909 20,108,440 323,580,626

White Alone 72.9% 73.4% 70.5%

Black Alone 15.4% 16.4% 12.8%


Asian Alone 1.8% 2.8% 5.5%





Diversity Index 62.9 64.7 63.5


Total 681,848 21,436,087 337,326,118

White Alone 71.1% 72.0% 68.9%

Black Alone 15.7% 16.7% 13.0%


Asian Alone 2.1% 3.1% 6.1%





Diversity Index 66.7 67.1 66.0 2010 Population by Relationship and Household Type


Total 602,095 18,801,310 308,745,538

In Households 98.0% 97.8% 97.4%

In Family Households 83.6% 80.1% 81.3%

Householder 26.5% 25.7% 25.1%

Spouse 19.3% 18.4% 18.3%

Child 30.2% 28.3% 31.1%

Other relative 4.6% 4.9% 4.3%

Nonrelative 3.0% 2.8% 2.5%

In Nonfamily Households 14.3% 17.6% 16.1%

In Group Quarters 2.0% 2.2% 2.6%

Institutionalized Population 1.3% 1.4% 1.3%

Noninstitutionalized Population 0.7% 0.9% 1.3%

2016 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment

Total 445,383 14,273,655 218,022,951

Less than 9th Grade 6.1% 5.1% 5.5%

9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma 9.5% 7.3% 7.3%

High School Graduate 30.3% 25.2% 23.6%

GED/Alternative Credential 5.8% 4.2% 4.0%

Some College, No Degree 20.2% 20.6% 20.9%

Associate Degree 8.7% 9.9% 8.2%

Bachelor's Degree 13.3% 17.7% 18.8%

Graduate/Professional Degree 6.1% 10.0% 11.6%

2016 Population 15+ by Marital Status

Total 524,183 16,768,843 262,175,209

Never Married 30.3% 31.9% 33.5%

Married 50.3% 48.0% 49.6%

Widowed 7.3% 7.1% 5.8%

Divorced 12.0% 13.0% 11.0%

2016 Civilian Population 16+ in Labor Force

Civilian Employed 92.3% 93.2% 94.1%

Civilian Unemployed 7.7% 6.8% 5.9%

2016 Employed Population 16+ by Industry

Total 252,194 8,681,818 151,387,682

Agriculture/Mining 2.6% 1.2% 2.0%

Construction 7.1% 6.6% 6.2%

Manufacturing 6.1% 5.0% 10.2%

Wholesale Trade 3.0% 2.8% 2.7%

Retail Trade 14.3% 13.1% 11.3%

Transportation/Utilities 5.3% 4.9% 4.9%

Information 1.2% 1.7% 1.9%

Finance/Insurance/Real Estate 5.5% 7.3% 6.5%

Services 51.2% 53.0% 49.5%

Public Administration 3.8% 4.3% 4.7%

2016 Employed Population 16+ by Occupation

Total 252,194 8,681,818 151,387,682

White Collar 54.1% 60.9% 60.5%

Management/Business/Financial 12.0% 14.5% 14.7%

Professional 17.8% 19.8% 22.2%

Sales 10.9% 12.5% 10.5%

Administrative Support 13.3% 14.1% 13.1%

Services 21.0% 21.0% 18.4%

Blue Collar 25.0% 18.1% 21.1%

Farming/Forestry/Fishing 1.6% 0.8% 0.8%

Construction/Extraction 6.0% 5.0% 5.0%

Installation/Maintenance/Repair 3.7% 3.3% 3.2%

Production 5.0% 3.3% 5.9%

Transportation/Material Moving 8.7% 5.7% 6.3%

2010 Households by Type Polk County Florida US

Total 227,485 7,420,802 116,716,292

Households with 1 Person 23.8% 27.2% 26.7%

Households with 2+ People 76.2% 72.8% 73.3%

Family Households 70.0% 65.2% 66.4%

Husband-wife Families 51.1% 46.6% 48.4%

With Related Children 19.3% 18.0% 21.6%

Other Family (No Spouse Present) 18.9% 18.6% 18.0%

Other Family with Male Householder 5.3% 5.0% 5.0%


Other Family with Female Householder 13.7% 13.5% 13.1%


Nonfamily Households 6.1% 7.6% 6.8%

All Households with Children 32.1% 29.8% 33.4%

Multigenerational Households 5.3% 4.6% 4.4%

Unmarried Partner Households 7.6% 7.3% 6.6%

Male-female 6.8% 6.5% 5.9%

Same-sex 0.8% 0.9% 0.8%

2010 Households by Size Polk County Florida US

Total 227,485 7,420,802 116,716,292

1 Person Household 23.8% 27.2% 26.7%






7 + Person Household 2.1% 1.6% 1.9%

2010 Households by Tenure and Mortgage Status Polk County Florida US

Total 227,485 7,420,802 116,716,292

Owner Occupied 70.5% 67.4% 65.1%

Owned with a Mortgage/Loan 43.5% 45.1% 45.4%

Owned Free and Clear 27.1% 22.2% 19.7%

Renter Occupied 29.5% 32.6% 34.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. Esri forecasts for 2016 and 2021. Esri converted Census 2000 data

into 2010 geography.

U.S. Census Population Quickfacts

Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metro Area

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area

Tampa-St. Petersburg-

Clearwater, FL Metro Area

Florida United States

Population

Population estimates, July 1, 2015, (V2015) 650,092 2,975,225 2,387,138 20,271,272 321,418,820

Population estimates base, April 1, 2010, (V2015) 602,095 2,783,514 2,134,405 18,804,623 308,758,105

Population, percent change - April 1, 2010 (estimates base) to July 1, 2015, (V2015)

8.0% 6.9% 11.8% 7.8% 4.1%

Population, Census, April 1, 2010 602,095 2,783,243 2,134,411 18,801,310 308,745,538

Age and Sex

Persons under 5 years, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) 5.8% 5.4% 5.9% 5.4% 6.2%

Persons under 5 years, percent, April 1, 2010 6.5% 5.6% 6.2% 5.7% 6.5%

Persons under 18 years, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) 22.7% 20.4% 22.3% 20.3% 22.9%

Persons under 18 years, percent, April 1, 2010 23.5% 21.3% 23.5% 21.3% 24.0%

Persons 65 years and over, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) 19.7% 19.0% 14.0% 19.4% 14.9%

Persons 65 years and over, percent, April 1, 2010 18.0% 17.1% 12.3% 17.3% 13.0%

Female persons, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) 51.0% 51.6% 51.1% 51.1% 50.8%

Female persons, percent, April 1, 2010 51.0% 51.6% 51.1% 51.1% 50.8%

Race and Hispanic Origin

White alone, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) (a) 79.5% 80.8% 74.5% 77.7% 77.1%

White alone, percent, April 1, 2010 (a) 75.2% 78.7% 69.9% 75.0% 72.4%

Black or African American alone, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) (a) 15.7% 12.8% 17.6% 16.8% 13.3%

Black or African American alone, percent, April 1, 2010 (a) 14.8% 11.9% 16.2% 16.0% 12.6%

American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) (a)

0.6% 0.5% 0.6% 0.5% 1.2%

American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent, April 1, 2010 (a) 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.9%

Asian alone, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) (a) 1.9% 3.5% 4.5% 2.8% 5.6%

Asian alone, percent, April 1, 2010 (a) 1.6% 2.9% 4.0% 2.4% 4.8%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) (a)

0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent, April 1, 2010 (a)

0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%

Two or More Races, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) 2.1% 2.3% 2.5% 2.0% 2.6%

Two or More Races, percent, April 1, 2010 2.4% 2.6% 3.3% 2.5% 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) (b) 20.5% 18.2% 28.7% 24.5% 17.6%

Hispanic or Latino, percent, April 1, 2010 (b) 17.7% 16.4% 25.6% 22.5% 16.3%

White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent, July 1, 2015, (V2015) 61.3% 64.6% 49.2% 55.3% 61.6%

White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent, April 1, 2010 64.6% 67.2% 52.9% 57.9% 63.7%

Population Characteristics

Veterans, 2010-2014 50,885 255,269 144,532 1,538,636 20,700,711

Foreign born persons, percent, 2010-2014 10.1% 12.7% 16.4% 19.6% 13.1%






Housing

Housing units, July 1, 2015, (V2015) 284,342 1,385,058 988,892 9,209,857 134,789,944

Housing units, April 1, 2010 281,214 1,353,158 942,312 8,989,580 131,704,730

Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2010-2014 69.6% 65.1% 62.0% 66.1% 64.4%

Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2010-2014 $107,100 $143,900 $156,000 $156,200 $175,700

Median selected monthly owner costs -with a mortgage, 2010-2014 $1,217 $1,442 $1,497 $1,480 $1,522

Median selected monthly owner costs -without a mortgage, 2010-2014

$397 $448 $464 $469 $457

Median gross rent, 2010-2014 $870 $948 $1,028 $998 $920

Building permits, 2015 3,039 15,653 20,474 109,924 1,182,582

Families and Living Arrangements

Households, 2010-2014 220,556 1,134,997 779,612 7,217,508 116,211,092

Persons per household, 2010-2014 2.73 2.48 2.81 2.62 2.63

Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2010-2014

83.7% 83.9% 82.5% 83.7% 85.0%

Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2010-2014

19.3% 19.6% 30.1% 27.8% 20.9%

Education

High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2010-2014

83.1% 87.9% 87.7% 86.5% 86.3%

Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2010-2014

18.6% 27.0% 28.4% 26.8% 29.3%

Health

With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2010-2014 10.5% 9.4% 7.8% 8.5% 8.5%

Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years, percent 19.6% 17.9% 19.5% 16.2% 10.5%

Economy

In civilian labor force, total, percent of population age 16 years+, 2010-2014

55.9% 60.0% 65.1% 59.2% 63.5%

In civilian labor force, female, percent of population age 16 years+, 2010-2014

51.6% 55.9% 60.6% 55.0% 58.7%

Total accommodation and food services sales, 2012 ($1,000) (c) $797,909 $6,300,467 $10,349,388 $49,817,925 $708,138,598

Total health care and social assistance receipts/revenue, 2012 ($1,000) (c)

$3,015,202 $21,286,913 $13,809,216 $124,061,425 $2,040,441,203

Total manufacturers shipments, 2012 ($1,000) (c) $9,822,165 $18,823,769 $9,848,451 $96,924,106 $5,696,729,632

Total merchant wholesaler sales, 2012 ($1,000) (c) $10,601,329 $34,352,801 $24,271,586 $252,626,608 $5,208,023,478

Total retail sales, 2012 ($1,000) (c) $6,495,278 $39,880,016 $37,046,047 $273,867,145 $4,219,821,871

Total retail sales per capita, 2012 (c) $10,542 $13,404 $15,519 $14,177 $13,443






Transportation

Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16 years+, 2010-2014

25.6 26.1 27.2 26.1 25.7

Income and Poverty

Median household income (in 2014 dollars), 2010-2014 $43,063 $47,153 $48,804 $47,212 $53,482

Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2014 dollars), 2010-2014 $21,157 $27,242 $24,819 $26,499 $28,555

Persons in poverty, percent 18.1% 15.8% 16.5% 15.7% 13.5%

Businesses

Total employer establishments, 2014 11,021 72,931 58,984 519,875 7,563,085

Total employment, 2014 171,305 1,038,508 959,387 7,441,584 121,079,879

Total annual payroll, 2014 $6,558,466 $44,947,678 $38,710,263 $312,959,623 $5,940,442,637

Total employment, percent change, 2013-2014 2.6% 2.1% 3.5% 4.3% 2.4%

Total nonemployer establishments, 2014 40,327 234,807 209,712 1,948,357 23,836,937

All firms, 2012 44,644 262,346 234,090 2,100,187 27,626,360

Men-owned firms, 2012 22,629 135,358 119,492 1,084,885 14,844,597

Women-owned firms, 2012 16,894 98,439 91,324 807,817 9,878,397

Minority-owned firms, 2012 15,294 82,800 103,337 926,112 7,952,386

Nonminority-owned firms, 2012 27,856 170,681 123,449 1,121,749 18,987,918

Veteran-owned firms, 2012 4,415 26,694 20,264 185,756 2,521,682

Nonveteran-owned firms, 2012 38,188 224,070 205,470 1,846,686 24,070,685

Geography

Population per square mile, 2010 334.9 1741.062443 1012.390523 350.6 87.4

Land area in square miles, 2010 1797.84 2513.44 3478.48 53624.76 3531905.43

FIPS Code "12105" N/A N/A "12" "00"

This geographic level of poverty and health estimates are not comparable to other geographic levels of these estimates

The vintage year (e.g., V2015) refers to the final year of the series (2010 thru 2015). Different vintage years of estimates are not comparable.

(1) Includes data not distributed by county.

(a) Includes persons reporting only one race

(b) Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in applicable race categories

(c) Economic Census - Puerto Rico data are not comparable to U.S. Economic Census data

Documents

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